Ringo Starr narrates this compilation of clips from classic "Rock and Roll" films from the 1950s and 60s.
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Title: Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (TV Movie 2000)
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Ringo Starr narrates this compilation of clips from classic "Rock and Roll" films from the 1950s and 60s.
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Written by Morris Levy
Performed by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
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American Movie Classics re-edited this film the following year, taking out all of the 1950s footage and replacing it with extra 1960s footage that was not used in the original special. They re-titled it "Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1960s." See more »Soundtracks
I'm Not a Juvenile DelinquentWritten by Morris Levy
Performed by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
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2 July 2000 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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Interesting documentary on the beginnings of rock music containing many clips of pioneering bands in concert footage, musicals, and movies. I was impressed with the number of rock music films that were done back in the 50's and 60's, most of which I had never heard. Many of them seemed to follow a similar format showcasing several popular singers built around a hinky dinky plot of teens doing their own thing while the parents go all woebegone over the world coming to an end due to the evil music. Too many big stars to name them all, and many were passed over rapidly, but suffice it to say if you want a nice overview of the early years this is good film to watch.